The damages are being counted
The wolf strikes again in the Arezzo area And it does so at the Edigio Marcia Farm, which is once again assessing the damage from a brutal attack that occurred a few days ago in Campogialli. The toll is dramatic: 18 sheep were injured, some of which were mauled on the spot, and others seriously injured. What's most frightening is the incident: the attack occurred in broad daylight, demonstrating how the predator no longer fears human presence, advancing close to busy areas and residential areas.
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Unsustainable situation
"We are facing an unsustainable situation," explains Egidio Marcia, sounding like someone watching a life's sacrifice go up in smoke. "Seeing our animals die in plain sight is a devastating blow. The economic damage to us is enormous, compounded by the strong sense of helplessness and fear for the very safety of those who live and work in these areas. After years of attacks, the herd has been decimated, and the survival of my farm is seriously compromised." Beyond the direct losses, the attack has severely impacted the welfare of the surviving animals, who are subjected to a state of shock that drastically impacts milk production, disrupting the supply chain and the presence of products at Campagna Amica markets.
Breeders at the end of their tether
"The alarm is red," Coldiretti declared. "Marcia's case in Campogialli is yet another cry for help from our farmers, who cannot be asked to serve as "banquets" for wolves. The National Management Plan must go beyond a mere draft on paper, but rather become an operational tool that allows for targeted and concrete containment measures, as is already the case in other EU countries. Forced, unrestrained coexistence is killing our farms: we need the courage to move from absolute protection to responsible management that puts those who live and care for the land first." According to the agricultural organization, the risk is the permanent abandonment of inland areas: "When a farmer closes down, the land loses a guardian. Without the presence of farmers and grazing animals, our hills and mountains face degradation. Protecting shepherds means protecting biodiversity, the local economy, and the safety of all citizens. Time is running out, and the answers are now." (Source: Coldiretti Arezzo)
